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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 3 MIN

“Walking in the Light (Even When You’d Rather Nap)”

from Walking with the Word - A Simple Catholic Gospel Reflection

Walking in the Light (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)Christmas isn’t over — and today’s readings remind us why.In this short reflection, we hear a blunt message from the First Letter of John: knowing Christ isn’t about words or labels, but about how we live and love. The Gospel shows Simeon finally recognizing the Light of the world — not in power or spectacle, but in a fragile child brought quietly into the Temple.With a touch of dark humor and honest self-reflection, this episode explores what it really means to walk in the light — especially when the light exposes our habits, excuses, and half-hearted faith.A 3-minute reflection for Catholics and catechumens in Singapore, inviting us to take one small step out of the darkness and into Christ’s light.🕯️ Christmas Octave 📖 1 John 2:3–11 · Psalm 96 · Luke 2:22–35 🙏 Prayerful · Honest · Gently Challenging

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Walking in the Light (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)Christmas isn’t over — and today’s readings remind us why.In this short reflection, we hear a blunt message from the First Letter of John: knowing Christ isn’t about words or labels, but about how...

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